150 Chattin Drive
Canton, GA 30115
678.493.4001
The mission of the Cherokee County Emergency Management is to provide a comprehensive and aggressive emergency preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery program for the citizens of Cherokee County in order to save lives, protect property, and reduce the effects of disasters.
OUR RESOURCES
Amateur Radio
Our Amateur Radio Group (ARES) is a critical part of the overall emergency management program. During 2016, Cherokee County ARES members participated in multiple events which include training, weekly net activations (in which they test radio & digital capabilities), public service events, and work parties to maintain equipment and repeater sites, etc.
Local Emergency Operations Plan
The Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) is a plan which details roles and responsibilities for local agencies before, during and immediately after an emergency. LEOPs are required to be updated at least every four years.
Training
The Emergency Management Agency continues to deliver a wide range of training to emergency management stakeholders within Cherokee County. Training includes EOC Management & Operations, Resource Management, Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning, CPR among others.
Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Emergency Management Agency develops a Hazard Mitigation Plan, or a community plan to evaluate hazards, identify resources and capabilities, select appropriate actions, and develop and implement the preferred mitigation action to eliminate or reduce future damage in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents in the community.
Public Education
An information table with a variety of preparedness materials in maintained in the lobby of the Public Safety Building for easy access by anyone entering the building.
OUR TEAM
Chief Marshal and Public Services Agency Director
Emergency Management Agency Director
Emergency Management Agency Deputy Director
Emergency Management Agency Specialist
